by Micky
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See our disclosure policy.
Want to make bakery-quality cinnamon rolls at home? Well, you’re in luck!
Today we’re revealing the secrets to making the perfect batch of homemade cinnamon rolls.
From mixing the dough to crafting the sweet, gooey filling and finishing them off with decadent frosting, we’ll guide you through each step (with photos) to ensure your cinnamon rolls turn out soft, fluffy, and utterly irresistible.
Soft, fluffy dough generously swirled with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting—could it get any better?
Whether it’s a lazy weekend morning or a special occasion, these cinnamon rolls are guaranteed to steal the show.
You may also like:
– Easy Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls
– 10 Delicious Cinnamon Roll Icing Recipes (With and Without Cream Cheese)
Love cinnamon rolls?? Goldbelly has a huge selection of delicious CINNAMON ROLLS from the best bakeries around the country! They all look sooooo ooey, gooey and delicious!
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Preparation Time: 1 hour (dough preparation) + 2 hours 45 minutes (proofing)
Serving: 10-12 rolls
Ingredient List
For the Dough:
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
2 1/2 teaspoons yeast
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup butter, softened
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
For the Filling:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 cup full-fat milk (for pouring over the risen rolls)
For the Frosting:
6 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
Caramel, pecans, or walnuts
Instructions To Make Cinnamon Rolls From Scratch
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
Combine all of the dough ingredients except the butter until a dough ball forms.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface with 1 tablespoon of flour and add the softened butter.
Knead by hand for about 10 minutes (or use a mixer with a dough hook attachment) until the dough is smooth. It should spring back when gently pressed. If the dough sticks, continue kneading until it comes together a bit more.
Cover the dough. Let it rest for 2 hours or until it doubles in size, depending on room temperature.
While waiting for the dough to rise, proceed to make the filling.
Step 2: Make The Filling
Add all the filling ingredients except the milk to a bowl and combine. The milk will be used later in the recipe.
Step 3: Shape and Fill the Rolls
After the dough has risen, transfer it to a floured surface and roll it into an 18″×20″ rectangle.
Spread the filling evenly over the rectangle, then roll it into a log starting from the long side.
Divide the log into 10-12 equal rolls.
Step 4: Preheat The Oven and Allow Rolls To Rise Again
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Place the rolls in a baking pan greased with butter. Leave a little space between the rolls so they have some room to expand.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and allow the rolls to rise again. This will take about 45 minutes, or until the dough bounces back slightly when gently pressed.
Step 5: Bake
After the rolls are done rising, pour the 1/2 cup of reserved milk (from the filling ingredients list) over the top of each roll.
Place the pan in the preheated oven. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown.
Step 6: Prepare the Frosting
While the rolls are baking, make the frosting. Add the cream cheese and butter to a large mixing bowl and combine. Slowly add in the powdered sugar, combining well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
Step 6: Finish and Serve
After the rolls are baked, cover them with a kitchen cloth for about 10 minutes.
Frost the warm rolls with the prepared frosting. If desired, add caramel, pecans, or walnuts.
These cinnamon rolls taste best while they are still warm. Enjoy!
Yield: 10-12 Rolls
Better Than The Bakery Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Want to make bakery-quality cinnamon rolls at home? Unlock the secrets with our homemade cinnamon roll recipe.
Prep Time2 hours 45 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time3 hours
Ingredients
For The Dough
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 2 1/2 teaspoons yeast
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
For The Filling
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup full-fat milk (for pouring over the risen rolls)
For The Frosting
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Caramel, pecans, or walnuts, optional toppings
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
Combine all of the dough ingredients except the butter until a dough ball forms.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface with 1 tablespoon of flour and add the softened butter.
Knead by hand for about 10 minutes (or use a mixer with a dough hook attachment) until the dough is smooth. It should spring back when gently pressed. If the dough sticks, continue kneading until it comes together a bit more.
Cover the dough. Let it rest for 2 hours or until it doubles in size, depending on room temperature.
While waiting for the dough to rise, proceed to make the filling.
Step 2: Make The Filling
Add all the filling ingredients except the milk to a bowl and combine. The milk will be used later in the recipe.
Step 3: Shape and Fill the Rolls
After the dough has risen, transfer it to a floured surface and roll it into an 18"×20" rectangle.
Spread the filling evenly over the rectangle, then roll it into a log starting from the long side. Divide the log into 10-12 equal rolls.
Step 4: Preheat The Oven and Allow Rolls To Rise Again
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Place the rolls in a baking pan greased with butter. Leave a little space between the rolls so they have some room to expand.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and allow the rolls to rise again. This will take about 45 minutes, or until the dough bounces back slightly when gently pressed.
Step 5: Bake
After the rolls are done rising, pour the 1/2 cup of reserved milk (from the filling ingredients list) over the top of each roll.
Place the pan in the preheated oven. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown.
Step 6: Prepare the Frosting
While the rolls are baking, make the frosting. Add the cream cheese and butter to a large mixing bowl and combine. Slowly add in the powdered sugar, combining well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
Step 7: Finish and Serve
After the rolls are baked, cover them with a kitchen cloth for about 10 minutes.
Frost the warm rolls with the prepared frosting.
If desired, add caramel, pecans, or walnuts. These cinnamon rolls taste best while they are still warm. Enjoy!
Micky
Meet Micky Reed, your go-to snack expert and creator of The Three Snackateers—a hub for all the best sweets and treats to make, try, and buy. From whipping up collaborations with industry giants like Ben & Jerry's to being featured on Delish and PopSugar, Micky's delicious adventures are causing a stir in the foodie world. You can find Micky on IG and Pinterest.
